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Old 03-13-14, 05:53 PM
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Ok I love the look of the rx but not so much the fugly 13" wheels. Was looking into these diamond race wheels. I know they are not made for "street" use but I'll take my chances. Question is what do the stock wheels weigh? I can't find any specs. I want to obviously try to stay as light as possible.
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I have a set in storage, I can weigh them this weekend probably...
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That would be cool thanks. Says the diamond wheels are 16lbs each. Any one know what tire would fit on those (15" rims)?
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That would be cool thanks. Says the diamond wheels are 16lbs each. Any one know what tire would fit on those (15" rims)?
205/50 R15

Try a set of Kuhmo Ecsta AST's. Nice tire for a great price.
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Waffles - hmmm good

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Stock waffles weigh about 12 lbs each. Very light wheel for being OEM. I think the plus wheels
are about the same weight.

I'm offended that you don't like my waffles. Waffles are the coolest wheels ever! 13 inch rules!
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Well there is like one tire in 13" for our cars lol. 15" IMO will look better and can get some wider meats on the road.
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Originally Posted by wankel=awesome
205/50 R15

Try a set of Kuhmo Ecsta AST's. Nice tire for a great price.
Thanks I'll check them out.
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Thanks I'll check them out.
Since you have the 4x110 pattern, why not put some 14" LE wheels on it and use some BFG radial TA's and retain the awesome raised white letter tires? I almost cried when I found out I couldnt get 13" rwl's anymore...
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Not a fan of the le wheels.
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